"Rude Awakening: Homeless Evicted from Cape Town's Historic Castle of Good Hope"

In a coordinated operation, the Sheriff of the Court, supported by the South African Police Service (SAPS) and Cape Town Metro Police, evicted homeless individuals occupying the Castle of Good Hope. This eviction, which took place on Friday, removed the unlawful residents from one of South Africa's most significant national monuments. The historic landmark, steeped in centuries of history, has been at the center of complex issues regarding homelessness in Cape Town, sparking renewed debates on housing and support for the city’s vulnerable populations.